Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Records 8.5 sacks in 2023
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Cooper recorded 72 tackles (44 solo), including 8.5 sacks, two passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries over 17 games during the 2023 season.
Cooper's career-high 8.5 sacks led all Broncos defenders, and he scored Denver's only defensive touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Bears in Week 4. The 26-year-old's 72 total tackles were the third-most of any Denver defender behind fellow linebackers Alex Singleton and Josey Jewell. Cooper remains under contract next season and becomes an unrestricted free agent in 2025, so the veteran will look to build upon his impressive performance in 2023 as a member of Denver's solid defensive unit.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Extends sack streak to three in win
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Cooper's lone tackle in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Chargers resulted in a sack.
Cooper got to Easton Stick early in the first quarter for a five-yard sack. It extended Cooper's sack streak to three games and he's up to a career-best 8.5 sacks over 16 games this season.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Notches one sack in loss
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Cooper recorded five tackles, including one sack, in Saturday's 42-17 loss to the Lions.
With Cooper's one sack in the contest, the veteran now has 6.5 sacks on the season. The 25-year-old linebacker has now recorded 65 tackles (39 solo), two passes defensed, one interception, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries and a touchdown over the course of the 2023 campaign. Cooper will look to build upon his solid season in Week 16 when the Broncos host the Patriots.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Limited Wednesday
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Cooper (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Aric DiLalla of the Broncos' official site reports.
Cooper was listed as a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice report, and he was able to practice in some capacity Wednesday. The 2021 seventh-round pick has put up career-high numbers in his third year in the league and has registered 60 tackles (34 solo), including 5.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and a defensive touchdown in 13 games this season.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Tallies eight tackles
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Cooper posted eight tackles (three solo), two sacks and one forced fumble in Sunday's 35-33 loss to the Commanders.
Cooper paced the Broncos in sacks Sunday, showing off his ability to make big plays as a pass rusher. The 25-year-old linebacker has now recorded 11 total tackles through the first two weeks of the 2023 campaign. Cooper will look to continue his solid start to the season in a Week 3 matchup against the Dolphins.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Out in Week 3
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Cooper (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the 49ers.
Cooper suffered the injury during the week but was unable to practice Friday. He played primarily on special teams in the first two weeks of the season, so his absence isn't likely to affect the Broncos' defensive unit.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Avoids PUP list
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Cooper will participate in training camp in a limited fashion as he recovers from finger surgery, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
As expected, the second-year linebacker's finger issue didn't hold him out long. As he continues to fully recover, Cooper will compete with fellow youngsters Malik Reed and Baron Browning for reps behind bona fide stars Bradley Chubb and Randy Gregory.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Lands on COVID list
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Cooper (illness) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, Ben Swanson of the Broncos' official site reports.
Cooper tested positive for the virus, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. With Stephen Weatherly (illness), Baron Browning (illness) and Bradley Chubb (illness) all now on the COVID list and Kenny Young (concussion) questionable, the Broncos' linebacker depth will be tested Sunday against the Chargers.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Healthy heading into season
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Cooper (chest) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Cooper underwent a heart procedure in the offseason, but he's evidently back to full health and practiced without limitations Wednesday. The 23-year-old linebacker will likely work in a reserve role for the Broncos in Sunday's season opener against the Giants.
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Broncos' Jonathon Cooper: Needs heart procedure
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Cooper (chest) is slated to undergo a non-invasive heart procedure, Mike Klis of 9News Denver reports.
The rookie seventh-round pick is expected to be recovered in time for the presumptive start of training camp, per Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com, at least barring any setbacks. Cooper shouldn't be pressured to contribute in Denver's linebacker corps right off the bat, so he should have ample time to catch back up once fully healthy.
